space science

noun

1. any of the sciences involved in space travel or the exploration of space, as space medicine.

Other Words From

• space scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of space science¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Kim says it demonstrates that South Korean researchers can contribute to space science.

From Science Magazine

Theo Nicitopoulos is a freelance writer who covers Earth and space science.

From Salon

"It is difficult for manganese oxide to form on the surface of Mars, so we didn't expect to find it in such high concentrations in a shoreline deposit," said Patrick Gasda, of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Space Science and Applications group and lead author on the study.

From Science Daily

In 2019, she took a master's degree in geomatics from the African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology based in Nigeria's Osun state.

From BBC

James Webb Space Telescope is the world's premier space science observatory.

From Science Daily